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Complete Definition of "Allemande Left"

English

Etymology
From French Allemande German, originally from Latin allemanus, + Left. Contrary to some folk etymologies, this term does not come from the phrase "A la main" (by the hand).

Noun
Allemande Left

  1. (Square dance) Move in which two facing dancers take left hands or forearms, turn halfway around to the left, let go, and step forward.

Related terms
square dance

Category:English nouns

ru:Allemande Left

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